Formation Year: 1964 Current Lineup: Rickey Medlocke, Johnny Van Zant, Michael Cartellone, Mark Matejka, Peter Keys, Keith Christopher, Dale Krantz-Rossington, Carol Chase, Damon Johnson Original Members: Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Larry Junstrom, Bob Burns Lynyrd Skynyrd, synonymous with Southern rock, has a legacy as enduring as their timeless hit,...

Finding eco-friendly t-shirts might feel like a small step, but it’s one of those simple choices that can make a big difference. From cutting down on water usage to reducing your carbon footprint, these sustainable wardrobe staples do more for the planet than you might think. Whether you're looking...

Thanks to their versatility and ability to showcase personal style, graphic tees have become a staple in wardrobes everywhere. From classic band logos to quirky slogans and intricate designs, there's a shirt for everyone. However, finding the perfect tee that flatters your body type can significantly affect how you...

Mastodon, formed in Atlanta, Georgia 2000, stands as a titan in modern metal, renowned for its innovative fusion of technical skill and progressive composition. The quartet—Troy Sanders, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Brann Dailor—has crafted a unique sound characterized by intricate rhythms, searing guitar work, and multi-layered vocals. Over...

Formation Date: 1990 Origin: Stockholm, Sweden Genres: Progressive metal, progressive rock, death metal Influences: Incorporates elements of folk, blues, classical, and jazz into their music Major Success: Album Ghost Reveries achieved chart success in several countries; Watershed topped the Finnish albums chart Sales Milestone: Over 1.5 million copies of albums and DVDs sold worldwide...

Formation year and location: Formed in 2003 in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Musical genres: Metalcore and heavy metal Notable releases: Seven studio albums, one EP, two DVDs, a split album, and one book "Ten Years of Parkway Drive" Top charting albums: "Ire" (2015), "Reverence" (2018), and "Darker Still" (2022) reached...

Founding Members: Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright Significant Addition: David Gilmour joined in December 1967 Syd Barrett Ousted: April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health Subsequent Departures: Richard Wright left in 1981, followed by Roger Waters in 1985 Richard Wright's Return: Rejoined as a session musician and later as a...

Formation Date: February 1977 Founding Members: Glenn Danzig, Diane DiPiazza, Jerry Only, Mr. Jim First Album: Static Age (recorded in 1978, released in 1996) Notable Lineup Change: Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein joined on guitars in 1980 Reformation: Reformed in 1995 with Jerry Only, Doyle, Michale Graves, Dr. Chud; Glenn Danzig and Doyle rejoined...

Formation Year: 1982 Origin: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Genre: Thrash metal Current Members: Miland 'Mille' Petrozza, Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil, Sami Yli-Sirniö, Frédéric Leclercq Key Albums: Pleasure to Kill (1986), Terrible Certainty (1987), Extreme Aggression (1989), Coma of Souls (1990), Phantom Antichrist (2012), Gods of Violence (2017) Achievement: Over two million global sales; Pioneering the...

Founded by: Dave Mustaine in Los Angeles, 1983 Notable As: One of the "big four" of American thrash metal, alongside Metallica, Anthrax, and Slayer First Major Label Album: "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" released in 1986 Album Sales: More than 50 million copies worldwide as of 2023 Grammy Award: Won in 2017 for...

Formation Year: 1981 Members: Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, John 5 Key Albums: Dr. Feelgood, Too Fast for Love, Shout at the Devil, Theatre of Pain Record Sales: Over 100 million albums worldwide Significant Style Change: Transitioned to glam metal with the Theatre of Pain album Live Performances: Known for elaborate shows, including...

Formation: Formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987 Key Members: Founded by Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic; Dave Grohl joined in 1990 Genres: Grunge, alternative rock, punk rock Breakthrough Single: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from the album Nevermind (1991) Influence: Popularized alternative rock and became the figurehead band of Generation X Disbandment: Disbanded following Cobain's...

Birthplace: Tupelo, Mississippi Family Origin: Father of Irish, German, Scottish, and English origins; mother of Scots-Irish and French Norman ancestry Ancestry Belief: Family believed in Cherokee heritage; alleged Jewish ancestry Religious Influence: Attended an Assembly of God church for musical inspiration Sibling: Had an identical twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was delivered...

Formation Year: 1993 Origin: Jessheim, Norway Genre: Symphonic black metal Current Members: Shagrath, Silenoz, Galder, Daray, Gerlioz, Victor Brandt Record Labels: No Colours, Spikefarm, Cacophonous, Century Media, Nuclear Blast Name Origin: Derived from 'Dimmuborgir', a volcanic formation in Iceland meaning 'dark cities' or 'darkcastles/fortresses'. The name itself evokes a sense of mystery and darkness. If...

Formation: Formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 Original members: Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne Key albums: Black Sabbath (1970), Paranoid (1970), Master of Reality (1971) Notable changes: Underwent multiple lineup changes, with Iommi as the constant member Signature style: Known for occult themes, horror-inspired lyrics, and down-tuned guitars Years active: 1968–2017,...

AKA: Inearthed (1993–1997) Origin: Espoo, Finland Genres: Melodic death metal, power metal Years active: 1993–2019 Key Members: Alexi Laiho, Jaska Raatikainen, Henkka Seppälä, Janne Wirman, Daniel Freyberg Best Selling Artists: One of Finland's best-selling artists of all time with more than 250,000 records sold Final Concert: In 2019, they held their last concert in Helsinki named...

Formed: 1999 in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. Genres: Heavy metal, progressive metal, alternative metal, hard rock, metalcore (early) Current Members: M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, Johnny Christ, Brooks Wackerman Albums: Eight studio albums, one live album/DVD, two compilation albums Top Album: "Nightmare" debuted atop the Billboard 200 in 2010 Album Sales: Over 8...

Formation: Formed in Birmingham in September 1969. Original lineup: The original lineup consisted of Al Atkins, John Perry, Ernie Chataway, Bruno Stapenhill, and John Partridge. Significant changes: Underwent frequent drummer changes, notably Alan Moore, Chris Campbell, John Hinch, and Dave Holland. Key additions: Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton joined, significantly shaping the...

Formation year and place: 1965, Palo Alto, California Musical genres: Rock, blues, jazz, folk, country, bluegrass, rock and roll, gospel, reggae, world music, psychedelia Years active: 1965–1995 Associated acts: The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur, Dead & Company, Phil Lesh and Friends, RatDog, Billy & the Kids Single top-40 hit: "Touch of Grey" Fan...

Origin: Los Angeles, California, US. Genres: Hard rock, heavy metal Formation: Formed in March 1985 from the merger of Hollywood Rose and LA Guns. Classic Lineup: Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan, Steven Adler Notable Albums: Appetite for Destruction, G N' R Lies, Use Your Illusion I & II, Chinese Democracy Record Sales: Over 100 million records...